Kuching recorded an Air Pollutant Index of 82 and Miri 96 at 6pm on October 11, both in the moderate category. The Sarawak Natural Resources and Environment Board's evening table lists moderate air quality at all 20 stations with available readings. Nearby Samarahan was at 74 and Serian at 70. Bintulu and Samalaju each recorded 93, while Lundu was at 92. Betong's station was marked as having no latest data, so it is not included in that count. The evening snapshot is lower than the 3pm readings of 85 in Kuching and 98 in Miri reported by The Borneo Post. Miri had briefly reached an unhealthy 104 at noon before returning to the moderate category at 1pm. That noon reading should not be mistaken for the city's evening status. These are readings for a stated hour, not a forecast for the rest of the night or a decision on tomorrow's school arrangements. Residents checking conditions for their own area should use the latest local station reading on the Department of Environment's APIMS portal rather than an earlier haze alert.

Malaysia Red Crescent volunteers and medical personnel brought food aid and health support to two families in Sungai Seruas, Bakong. The Miri District branch held the community-care visit on Saturday, Sept 12. Families received essential food baskets, while doctors and medical officers provided consultations, reviewed medical records and offered advice on existing health concerns. The visit also involved Miri City Council, PKB Miri and Klinik Kesihatan Bandaraya Miri. It was a targeted community-service effort rather than a general aid announcement, and the report did not state that the programme had opened a wider application scheme. The model combines immediate household assistance with a basic health check, giving volunteers a clearer view of what support the families may need next.

Miri police traced and issued two summonses to a driver after a video showed a Toyota Hilux travelling against traffic in Jalan Taman Tunku. The video circulated on the Miri Community Facebook page and showed the vehicle failing to follow directional signs. Police from the Miri Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division located the driver at about 3.20pm on Monday, Sept 14, Sarawak Tribune reported. Police said the driver admitted taking the nearest route to avoid waiting. The case concerns an alleged breach of Rule 13 of the Road Traffic Rules 166/59, and two PDRM Form K257 summonses were issued. The incident is a useful reminder for Miri drivers that a short cut across a marked traffic flow can create a danger for other road users and still lead to enforcement action.

Jalan Ilmu in Miri to be raised by half a metre as flood repairs begin The low-lying road in Desa Senadin is now undergoing a RM1.481 million upgrade after it was badly affected by flooding earlier this year. Work runs from Aug 11 to Dec 10 and includes 510 metres of road-base work, 1,245 metres of premix, concrete kerbs, road shoulders and new markings. Raising the road level by about half a metre is intended to reduce the risk of repeated inundation. Miri’s wider road recovery will take longer. A separate RM10 million package covers 20 roads—seven in Desa Senadin, eight in Permyjaya and five in Tudan. Tenders are expected in the first or second week of September, with work targeted for October. Jalan Ilmu has a live construction schedule; the other roads are still awaiting tender. Motorists in the area should expect work-zone conditions while the projects progress.

A familiar voice is no longer proof of identity: AI cloning can make a scam call sound like a child, grandchild or friend. Sarawak Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin raised the risk during an Aug 16 scam-prevention talk in Miri. He said scammers can combine convincing voices, images, videos and fake documents, then add urgency or secrecy to stop victims from checking with family members. The pressure tactics are the real warning signs. “Do it now”, “don't tell anyone” and “stay on the line” are designed to prevent independent checking. Family members can help older relatives by agreeing on a safe word and practising what to do before a real call arrives. A familiar voice is no longer enough to prove who is calling. Families can agree on a private question or safe word now, then call back using a number already saved in the phone instead of continuing a pressured conversation. If money has already moved, contact the bank immediately and call 997; keep the messages, account details and receipts for investigators.

A fire gutted 62 doors of a 55-year-old longhouse in Simpang Nu, Batu Niah. [image: 1785557146689-longhouse_20260801.jpg] Source: Sarawak Tribune The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department said Rumah Panjang Changgai, built in 1971, had 76 doors in total. The non-permanent longhouse had been unoccupied since 2023. No injuries or deaths were reported. Firefighting operation Bomba received the emergency call at 6.24pm on Friday, July 31. Firefighters from Batu Niah, assisted by Lopeng personnel, were sent to the scene. When they arrived, the affected section was already engulfed in flames. The fire was brought under control at 8.15pm, and the operation ended at 12.39am on Aug 1. A total of 19 firefighters, two Fire Rescue Tenders and one Emergency Medical Rescue Services vehicle were involved. Location: Simpang Nu, Batu Niah Details: 62 of 76 longhouse doors destroyed; no casualties reported Source: Sarawak Tribune What do you think?

An 18-year-old has been arrested over an alleged Permyjaya shop break-in in Miri. [image: 1785546343232-permyjaya_breakin_20260801.jpg] Source: Sarawak Tribune Miri police arrested an 18-year-old local individual after a business premises in Permyjaya, Lutong was allegedly broken into and about RM100 cash was reported stolen. Miri District Police Headquarters said the report was lodged on July 23 at 3.20pm after the shop owner found signs of forced entry. CCTV footage allegedly showed a suspect damaging the door, entering the premises and leaving with the cash. Police action Location: Permyjaya, Lutong, Miri Details: A team led by Miri Police Station Chief ASP Goldy Jangan arrested the suspect in the Lutong area and seized several items believed linked to the case. The suspect has been remanded for investigation under Section 457 of the Penal Code, which covers housebreaking or breaking into a building with intent to commit an offence. Hot Score: 22/30 Source: Sarawak Tribune What do you think?

The Niah National Park forest fire is now fully extinguished after a three-day operation involving air and ground teams. [image: 1784109951034-niah-fire.jpeg] Source: DayakDaily Bomba Sarawak confirmed that the fire was put out at 12pm on July 15, after 20 helicopter water bombing runs released 26,000 litres of water over the affected area. Location: Niah National Park, Miri Division Details: The affected area covered 1.62 hectares. The final stage of the operation began at 9.45am and lasted three hours and 36 minutes, using one Bomba Air Unit MI-171 helicopter with 11 personnel. Ground support came from Bomba Batu Niah Station, with help from the Royal Malaysia Police and Sarawak Forestry Corporation. Authorities said the fire is now 100 per cent extinguished, with monitoring to make sure the area stays safe. Source: DayakDaily What do you think?